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A Father's Day Gift to Myself....
...but it's not what I wanted, let me explain
In case you haven't noticed but the birth of my daughter has drastically changed my personal and photographic lives. It has been quite some time since I've been able to designate a few spare hours to get out and shoot some landscapes - the one hobby that I really enjoy. Well last night was the first time that I've been able to negotiate, using Father's Day as leverage, an evening away from my wife and daughter....
My first stop of the evening was in University City looking back East at the skyline as the sun set behind me. I didn't expect that I'd get anything more than what you're looking at, which is a typical skyline photo, so I was really anticipating the second stop of the evening. I had planned on shooting Franklin Square which is a Center City park that contains a carousel and fountain - perfect for long exposures!!
I was psyched to get there and the conditions seemed perfect but within seconds of arriving and setting up my tripod an overzealous security guard approached me stating that photography was not permitted in the park.
Huh, serious???
Ok, I tried to keep my cool, but this guy was pretty combative and he didn't seem to have a clear explanation as to why I couldn't shoot so I asked to speak with someone more levelheaded. So he and I walked over to the park office and after having a brief discussion with his supervisor, I was given permission to take some pictures...Whew! that was rather stressful but now I can get down to business or could I.....
A few minutes later I had set my gear up and just as I release the shutter the same security guard starts attacking me again. He demands that I stop shooting or else he'll call the police...I say, "What do you mean, your supervisor just told me I could shoot" ...He says, "Oh no he didn't!"
Ok, this guy is just downright crazy and a little bit scary too. I heard one thing and he heard the complete opposite....so I calmly suggest that we go and speak with his supervisor again and after doing so I'm given permission to shoot...cough...cough...AGAIN!
However, by this time I'm pretty troubled by the insanity of this security guard so I decide to get the hell out of dodge. Needless to say, who knows when I'll be able to get out and shoot again...some Father's day gift that was!
Anyway, this is the only shot that I'm left with so I hope that you like it
(18 photos stitched using PTGui - HDR processed in Photomatix)
A Father's Day Gift to Myself....
...but it's not what I wanted, let me explain
In case you haven't noticed but the birth of my daughter has drastically changed my personal and photographic lives. It has been quite some time since I've been able to designate a few spare hours to get out and shoot some landscapes - the one hobby that I really enjoy. Well last night was the first time that I've been able to negotiate, using Father's Day as leverage, an evening away from my wife and daughter....
My first stop of the evening was in University City looking back East at the skyline as the sun set behind me. I didn't expect that I'd get anything more than what you're looking at, which is a typical skyline photo, so I was really anticipating the second stop of the evening. I had planned on shooting Franklin Square which is a Center City park that contains a carousel and fountain - perfect for long exposures!!
I was psyched to get there and the conditions seemed perfect but within seconds of arriving and setting up my tripod an overzealous security guard approached me stating that photography was not permitted in the park.
Huh, serious???
Ok, I tried to keep my cool, but this guy was pretty combative and he didn't seem to have a clear explanation as to why I couldn't shoot so I asked to speak with someone more levelheaded. So he and I walked over to the park office and after having a brief discussion with his supervisor, I was given permission to take some pictures...Whew! that was rather stressful but now I can get down to business or could I.....
A few minutes later I had set my gear up and just as I release the shutter the same security guard starts attacking me again. He demands that I stop shooting or else he'll call the police...I say, "What do you mean, your supervisor just told me I could shoot" ...He says, "Oh no he didn't!"
Ok, this guy is just downright crazy and a little bit scary too. I heard one thing and he heard the complete opposite....so I calmly suggest that we go and speak with his supervisor again and after doing so I'm given permission to shoot...cough...cough...AGAIN!
However, by this time I'm pretty troubled by the insanity of this security guard so I decide to get the hell out of dodge. Needless to say, who knows when I'll be able to get out and shoot again...some Father's day gift that was!
Anyway, this is the only shot that I'm left with so I hope that you like it
(18 photos stitched using PTGui - HDR processed in Photomatix)